As Chicago tentatively emerges from a weird, dark, rainy early spring, the beginning of May brings hope for sunshine and street festivals to come. Brighter days grow ever-closer, but for those who can’t wait, the latest Eater Chicago Heatmap has arrived with four new options for fun and merriment.
A hotly anticipated Black-owned wine bar and restaurant in Bronzeville enters the list, as does an Italian-style all-day cafe in Gold Coast. There’s also a popular omakase pop-up that’s settled into permanent digs in the West Loop, and a playful boba spot with Korean fried chicken and Japanese snacks in Andersonville. Happy dining, Chicago.
For updated information on coronavirus cases, please visit the city of Chicago’s COVID-19 dashboard. Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission. The latest CDC guidance is here; find a COVID-19 vaccination site here.
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